Clay Aiken Best Humanitarian Celebrity 2008!
Aiken takes top nods as Best Humanitarian.
While several celebrities donated proceeds of profitable years to charities, Aiken physically did something, joining forces with UNICEF this summer. Aiken’s field visits, and subsequent blog posts, yielded an incredible $50,000 in donations for the impoverished region just after one report. Aiken would join UNICEF for efforts battling problems in Kenya and Somalia. His efforts raised awareness, educated a nation, and used his status as a celebrity to improve the lives of others.
Also, notable Paris Hilton, for her work with Los Angeles’ Children’s Hospital. Hilton told press this summer “I am so happy and fortunate to announce my support for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. The children I have met through my involvement with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles have truly touched my heart. I am proud to make a donation and lend my name to the fundraising effort to help children who are facing terribly serious illnesses. The fabulous new hospital facilities at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles will provide a caring, healing environment for children and their families for many years to come.”
Hilton gave an “extremely generous” donation towards the construction of a new building at their facility – a 460,000-square-foot Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases, expected to open in 2010.
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on December 15th, 2008 at 2:58 pm
Good for Clay! What a nice honor.
Don’t forget that he raised $500,000 at his recent Gala for his Bubel Aiken Foundation – to help special needs children be incorporated into mainstream programs.
And he also helped to raise a TON of money for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids during his run in Spamalot.
When Clay is involved in any charity, the response is enormous. I am so proud of him – he really is a very special person.
Thanks, LALATE, for honoring him!!!
on December 15th, 2008 at 3:54 pm
I so admire celebrities who get out there and use their voice.
Well done Clay!!!!
on December 15th, 2008 at 4:12 pm
I am so glad to see you honoring Clay for his humanitarian work! It is something that is very important to him and it comes straight from his heart. Thank you Clay for making a difference and for caring for children all over the world. Thank you Lalate for honoring such a special man!
on December 15th, 2008 at 4:18 pm
Clay definitely uses his voice for others.
on December 15th, 2008 at 4:37 pm
I think this kind of honor means more to Clay than any other. His heart is with the children of the world.
on December 15th, 2008 at 5:33 pm
This is where Clay’s heart is. I seem to remember him saying in his book that it is “the why of him.” We fans just could not be more proud and are so happy that he has been recognized for his efforts-though Clay is not doing it for the recognition at all.
on December 15th, 2008 at 6:05 pm
The honor is well deserved by Clay. Thank you for recognizing him with this award. And kudos to Paris for her efforts also.
on December 15th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
It’s always great to see a celeberity actually follow through on their promise to ‘give back’ kudos to both Clay and Paris for doing just that.
And thanks for a site for postive news!!!
on December 15th, 2008 at 7:33 pm
Thank you for honoring Clay. He so deserves it!! It is refreshing to see positives mentioned when most sites only write about the tawdry. He is indeed a special man.
on December 16th, 2008 at 3:25 am
Thanks Lalate for recognizing what the fans have witnessed since Clay started his own charitable foundation right after being on American Idol–he has a big heart to go with that big beautiful voice of his. He has traveled for UNICEF often in very dangerous places, to help focus on the needs of disadvantaged children all over the world. I’m proud to be a fan. =)
on December 16th, 2008 at 6:59 am
Thank you for honoring Clay for his Humanitarian work. He certainly is making a difference in this world. I do believe that he has always used his success for this purpose, and it is most important to him. I am proud to be a fan.
on December 16th, 2008 at 1:34 pm
Has it been 5 years and counting already? Well, Clay Aiken, after 5 years + in the limelight is still going strong despite people who have been working so hard to topple him down. He is so deserving of this recognition! Lalate, you did the right thing! You rock!!! And Clay, don’t be too humble and admit to yourself, you are the man of the hour! Congrats!
on December 16th, 2008 at 1:41 pm
I am so pleased to see you honoring Clay Aiken for his humanitarian work. His desire to help others in need, especially children, is one of his most notable and admirable attributes. Thank you for honoring him for that which is so dear to his heart.S500
on December 16th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
Good Choice. Besides the obvious that this man has talent he truly wants to make a difference in the world. He is an example for everyone to give what you can while you can. he is following his dream to help others. Well done!
on December 16th, 2008 at 9:49 pm
It is wonderful to see Clay honored for his tireless work on behalf of others in need .
I’m proud of you , Clay ! You definitely make a difference in the world .
on December 16th, 2008 at 10:47 pm
Congrats to Clay who is truly a special person for all he does to help, especially children!! Also to Paris Hilton, well done!! Submit,